Analysis
Around the World: The Signals Shaping the Global Game
Pickleball is no longer expanding in one direction. Different regions are building the sport in different ways, creating…
Africa
Discover the latest pickleball news across Africa, including emerging tournaments, national development programs, player pathways, and the rapid growth of the sport throughout the continent.
News
Bermuda Retain Caribbean Crown as Seoul Expands
Bermuda beat the Cayman Islands 4-0 to keep the Caribbean Pickleball Championship, as Seoul opened a Han River…
News
South Africa Open 2026: Dates, Venues and Entry Rules
PFEDSA set the 2026 South Africa Open for 1–3 May across two Johannesburg venues, with DUPR and national…
APP
Waters Triple Crown, Hanoi Cup, Nepal and Singapore Courts
Anna Leigh Waters wins another Triple Crown, FAU take the collegiate title, the PPA eyes Italy, Nepal beat…
Equipment
Punta Cana school donation, Uganda clean-water push, and pickleball travel with purpose
Carpe Dink’em “Pickleball With Heart” trips blend coaching and cultural exchange, from paddle donations in Punta Cana to…
Culture
58 paddles across East Africa, PaddleLift reaches Madagascar, and CAP’s grassroots surge
Susan Swern carried 58 paddles across East Africa to seed new pickleball communities, with the final shipment reaching…
PPA Tour
Vanessa Zommi Takes Africa’s Story to the PPA Tour
Cameroon’s Vanessa Zommi Kungne finished sixth of 22 teams at her PPA Tour debut and used it to…
Culture
Dar es Salaam’s breakthrough, Kenya’s home advantage, and Tanzania’s revenge mission
After a landmark regional championship in Dar es Salaam, Kenya and Tanzania meet again in Nairobi for a…
Equipment
International Women’s Day 2026, five grassroots leaders, and pickleball’s real heartbeat
A personal pick of five women driving pickleball where it matters most: community courts, volunteer leadership, youth development,…
News
Kanpur PWR 50, Franklin US Open Deal, 11NIL and Mamelodi
The 27 February 2026 report: the PickleSpin PWR 50 Cup in Kanpur, Franklin’s US Open title deal, 11NIL…